Photos SharpByCoop's Gallery of Handmade Knives

[Bob Ohlemann]

Fantastic stuff! I really get excited every time I see that you've added to this thread. The creativity out there is awe inspiring!

Bob

 

[Mark Daley]

It is very cool to see my knives in this post with all the amazing knives. Your photographs sure look alot better than mine.

 

[SharpByCoop]

Thanks you both! Newcomers to this page, I had just posted a gaggle of images on the previous page.

 

[SharpByCoop]

RIP - Keith Newman.

I have photographed a gazillion knives for many dealers. In the past couple of years I had the extreme pleasure of showing off Suchat Jangtanong's work, which had been brought to the World market primarily by Mr. Keith Newman.

Keith was a superb human being who supported and embraced anyone who he worked with.

Sadly, that I only learned this week of his passing in June, not recovering from a surgery. I literally cried in my reminiscences, and felt helpless that I did not know this earlier. He was one of my most cherished 'knife people'. He trusted my advice and gave me praise for my work, all the while helping to direct what he needed. All with honest dialog.

I needed to say this somewhere. I miss him.

Thank you for reading. You understand.

Coop

 

[Darrin Sanders]

Sorry for your loss Coop and I do understand. I lost a good friend and mentor a couple of weeks ago.

 

[Bgbdwolf]

My codolences Coop.

 

[SharpByCoop]

The Fall season, for me, is abuzz with work from both of my jobs, and school starting, and other committee work.

I'm on a Ministerial Search committee for a Senior Minister (Unitarian Church in Westport), and the head of a Safety Consortium for rowing on our river with four other clubs on a commercial busy waterway. Also volunteering for a couple of Social Justice events and helping to run an Open Water regatta and Car Show in my Grandfather-in-law's honor. All happening in September!

Want something done? Ask a busy man...!

Back on track:

Jose De Braga from Canada creates futuristic themed knives

Paul Lusk from TX is salt of the earth.

Ted Moore from PA created these fine damascus rings using Chad Nichol's damascus

And an efficient cigar cutter

Katherine Plumer did some VERY fine engraving on this AKI knife for Steve Hoel

Beautiful details!

Ron Best added carbon fiber into his dazzling auto. The fluting in the material REALLY sets it off!

Continued...

 

[SharpByCoop]

Jody Muller from MO always gives you pause. This time with a wild carved integral folder!

His steel bluing was an experiment with great results!

Jeremy Krammes from PA with a knife that James Bond would be pleased with.

David Sharp from CA threatens malefactors with a hybrid fixed blade.
"This knife is based in profile on the 8.5" Loveless Big Bear. Tsuba and Habaki made as close to tradition as possible. Heat treat oxidization left in the blade fullers with the flats and bevels hand rubbed to 1200."

His NEW folder will make you pull up your chair closer. (David won 'Best New Maker' @ 2013 Blade Show)
Backspacer/Timascus, clip Mokuti. The Frame Horn is based on the Loveless Stiff Horn fixed blade. This knife has the Utility pattern blade with a swedge. Antique Westinghouse Micarta scales.

Lastly from WA, a downright useful and pleasurable kitchen knife from Dan Leeper.

Thanks for viewing. I'll post more this week. I have a BUNCH of tactical jaw droppers!

Coop

 

[Lorien]

thank you Coop!!!
:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Darrin Sanders]

Nice stuff all around but I find myself going back to the Paul Lusk and David Sharp pieces again and again. I love this thread.

 

[Jon Brand]

Thanks for showing again! Nice knives, some of which I would love to enjoy opening and closing.

 

[Logan Pearce]

Inspirational! Both the photography and the knives.

 

[Gody]

The Krammes folder is just a study in carved, carbonblack shades, fantastic.

And Coop.... I have to thank You for running this thread. It is just an endless source of inspiration and joy.

Please keep it coming.

Brian

 

[BluesStringer]

I pat myself on the back for having the foresight to subscribe to this thread every time I get an email notification that Coop has posted again recently. It's been a welcomed surprise every time I get such a notification. Thanks for sharing your craft and all the makers' skills whom you photograph, Jim. You are truly appreciated in the Blues' household.

Waiting with baited breath for your next pics-post.

Blues

 

[SharpByCoop]

Lorien, Darrin, Jon, Logan, Brian and Blues: Thank you. Yes, if you are smart hit 'subscribe'.

Let's witness some gold standard knives:

Moro

Terzuola

Best

Wood

Bose

Silvestrelli

Bennica

A Tour de Force by Antonio Fogarizzu:

More...

 

[SharpByCoop]

Recall: I started a controversial and illuminating thread last December: The current 'Tactical Custom Folder' market = HOTTEST ever?

It's been almost a year since then, and the 'bubble' is still solidifying and growing. Get on board. My longtime clients are seeing new directions.

More...

 

[SharpByCoop]

Nonstop titanium....

That's it for a spell.

Don't be shy. I don't need to hear any 'attaboys', but I'd love to get impressions of ^^^ these knives.

Bladeforums has not been a strong 'Tactical' collector base, but like music, you need to swing to the new beats.

This said, I'm working on some fixed forged pieces. ALWAYS a pleasure.

Thanks for viewing.

Coop

 

[Steve Nuckels]

Coop those are all interesting and desirable in there own right. knife making is such a fantastic conduit of creativity and your quality images keep us that are interested at the forefront and closest to the cutting edge of the craft.

Thanks for your effort, talent and creative eye. I always eagerly anticipate seeing your new images.

Regards,

Steve
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Member, W.F. Moran Foundation

 

[Darrin Sanders]

Knifeporn at its finest! That Bose Whittler makes me drool and the Harkins piece cracks me up. HEHEHE

 

[Gody]

I really like Brian Nadeau´s folders but as an airplane freak, the Galyean piece really appeals to me. Looks pretty comfortable in the hand too.

Brian